Panama's ports exceed 7.6 million TEUs through September despite declines at Balboa and Cristóbal
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Between January and September 2026, Panama's port system handled 7.6 million TEUs, representing a 3.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. According to statistics from the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), this overall growth occurred despite declines at the specific ports of Balboa and Cristóbal.
Simultaneously, official figures released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance show that Panama's public debt reached $62,777.7 million by the end of September 2026. The debt increased by $3,428.4 million during the first nine months of the year, marking a 5.8% rise and surpassing a total increase of $4,000 million over a 12-month period.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on national macroeconomic indicators, highlighting the growth of Panama's public debt.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) (Port coverage)Focuses on maritime trade performance and port system throughput metrics.
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